The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

Emd0uef rfauSs a DeSerter from the
Regular Army, Gives Himself Up-
On reading the Pittsburgh Tines Of Friday
Mr. Emanuel Haus many friends and se-
quainiances, Of this place. were surprised 70
learn that ON the preceding day he had vol
Entariiy surrendered himself to the c 5
Regular Army authorities at Pittsburgh.
stating that be had deserted from the Army
in I>si5 For fie last ten oF fifiees years
Haas mas been plying the vocation Of u me-
chanicaI engineer in and about Somerset.
He has frequently overhauled the HERALD
engine and presses ard for years past has
had regular employment in the Somerset
Mechanical works He was an experienced
engineer and an excellent mechanic and al
ways received high wages for his labor
He lived with his wife and family Of
small children about three miles south Of
town on the line of the Somerset and c.lIEi-
bria Railroad He was somewhat addicted
% strong drink but did not frequently drink
t0excess
The following Is taken from the Times
Confined in the guard room of the United
states Recruiting barracks on Penn avenue
near Ninth street Is Emanuel Haas, ieser-
ter from the service Seventeen years ago
Hans threw away his gun and under cover
Of night deserted the stars and stripes Since
then he has led miserable life.
Coming 70 the vicinity OF Pittsburg. his
native State. he lived without detection, but
was in constant fear Of being apprehended
Worried by this thought and also BY lack
Of work. he decided TO give himself up and
undergo the punishment meIed ont to a de-
serter. Thus on Thursday he walked into
the recruiting station and in a haIEhearted
way told Captain Adams that he was de-
serter
A glance at the musty records soon showed
that his story WAS true and he was at once
taken in charge.
Haus Is tall heavy set man weighing per
haps eoO pounds and is about g years of
age.
Yes, said he last evening, 1 was really
glad TO get back. Ever since deserted ]
have been haunted by some of my alleged
friends who Threatened to turn me over 10
the authorities and even went 70 far u to de-
mand half Of my wages for keeping quiet.
accedeI to their demands until disgasted.
Besides have been cut Of work for 50 me
time and was 50 disheartened at the outlook
that concluded had better surrender
am a machinist and worked until recently IN
Somerset county. this State. Also worked
in a shop on Grant street, this city. for some
years. am native Of Weilersburg, Sonler-
set county
enlisted in the l. ;. service at Chicago
in 1853, and was assigned to H company.
Fifth Infantry, then stationed at Fort Park
er, Kansas After about a years service |
was sent with detach ment TO Wilson sta
ton, on the Kansas and Pacific Railroad.
which was then building TO protect the rail
road men from the Indians deserted May
25. 1870 and At once came east again. Ny
life since has been an eventiul one but still
it is hardly worth recounting. would ike
10 join my old company again. II Is now
stationed al Fort heogh. Montana territory,
but | fear I may not for some time.
Haus viii be taken % Columbus to-day for
trial There is No statute of Limitation COW
ering desertion in army, and be will likely
be heavily punished, The usual penalty is
a two-years' sentence to the military prison
at Leavenworth. At the expiration Of his
sentence he viii have 10 serve with any com
mand 20 which be is assigned the balance Of
his original term Of enlistment